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Posted: 5/28/2016 12:07:22 PM EDT
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He's a first responder. All-around great guy, and great American. Currently carries some crappy S&W knife that's probably made out of melted Chinese stop signs because he can't afford a real nice knife. I owe him a lot for all the help he's given me over the years, so I'm giving him a GOOD knife for Christmas. Thinking of picking up his Christmas gift in May because I've found some good sales. I've narrowed it down to the following: Benchmade Barrage DPX HEST Southern Grind Bad Monkey Spyderco Waved Endura ZT 350 ZT 360 ZT 620 What's your pick? I'm learning towards the 360 because of the glass breaker, and its unique status. I'd say the ZT0620 since it's got the Emerson wave on it. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 12:16:07 PM EDT
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I'm not really a knife guy per se, but I've always carried one and ive always carried a benchmade. The blades have always come very sharp, they've held their edge, and their CS has always been good to me.
I carry a full size griptilian on duty. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 12:26:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/28/2016 12:27:49 PM EDT
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If you're picking the 350 over the 360, might I ask why? The 360 has a lightened blade (different profile on top) and a glassbreaker, otherwise there's no difference.
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Posted: 5/28/2016 12:31:02 PM EDT
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Benchmade or GTFO.
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Posted: 5/28/2016 12:32:14 PM EDT
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Voted ZT 360. It's my first non Spyderco knife so I might be a bit biased, but it's smooth and fits my hand perfectly.
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Posted: 5/28/2016 12:34:22 PM EDT
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Voted ZT 360. It's my first non Spyderco knife so I might be a bit biased, but it's smooth and fits my hand perfectly. https://c3.staticflickr.com/2/1578/24787122602_cc587cafe0_c.jpg LOL at that wavy-assed blade. They've got all sorts of gimmicky shit nowadays, don't they? |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 12:35:07 PM EDT
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I voted ZT 360. I carry a 350 everyday and it's a beast.
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Posted: 5/28/2016 12:38:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: LOL at that wavy-assed blade. They've got all sorts of gimmicky shit nowadays, don't they? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Voted ZT 360. It's my first non Spyderco knife so I might be a bit biased, but it's smooth and fits my hand perfectly. https://c3.staticflickr.com/2/1578/24787122602_cc587cafe0_c.jpg LOL at that wavy-assed blade. They've got all sorts of gimmicky shit nowadays, don't they? I suppose you like Spyderco |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 12:43:18 PM EDT
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I suppose you like Spyderco Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Voted ZT 360. It's my first non Spyderco knife so I might be a bit biased, but it's smooth and fits my hand perfectly. https://c3.staticflickr.com/2/1578/24787122602_cc587cafe0_c.jpg LOL at that wavy-assed blade. They've got all sorts of gimmicky shit nowadays, don't they? I suppose you like Spyderco I don't dislike Spyderco, but I like Benchmades. ZT has some nice knives but I don't care for that wavy edged style. Looks like it's made for folks who only know how to sharpen knives with a v-notch "sharpening system". 
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Posted: 5/28/2016 12:48:49 PM EDT
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Spyderco Para2 or Gayle Bradley
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Posted: 5/28/2016 1:01:17 PM EDT
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Buy him two, you know the first one will get lost in a hurry just like buying your first pair of good sunglasses.
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:04:43 PM EDT
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I am honestly surprised at the results here. The Benchmade scored way higher than I thought it would, as did the 350, which I have never understood the love it gets.
Still looking hard at the 360, though the Barrage is closing in on it. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:07:51 PM EDT
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Not on the list, but look at the Endura. For the price you could get him two, one orange for work and another in purple or what the fuck ever.
Great quality and value. Wow I'm blind as fuck. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:10:42 PM EDT
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Not on the list but the benchmade griptilian is the goto. I have one and love it
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:11:00 PM EDT
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Get a Piranha DNA straight edge.
they will not activate in your pocket. DNA It is sort of like a automatic all metal benchmade 710 and weighs about 2 ounces (half as much a 710). The grips look slick, but they grip really well. And you can clean them off easy. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:11:27 PM EDT
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My basic pocketknife is a Benchmade North Fork, so I may be a little biased, but it's been a damn good knife for a while now. Just bought a backup from REI last week!
ETA: Damn Autocorrect! |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:13:49 PM EDT
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If he's left handed, the Endura. If not, anything goes.
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:13:52 PM EDT
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Benchmade 940
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:14:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I'm not really a knife guy per se, but I've always carried one and ive always carried a benchmade. The blades have always come very sharp, they've held their edge, and their CS has always been good to me. I carry a full size griptilian on duty. One of my favorite knives. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:16:02 PM EDT
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Benchmade 710
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:20:11 PM EDT
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Not on the list but the benchmade griptilian is the goto. I have one and love it I've got to agree. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:26:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:29:54 PM EDT
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Of he is a non knife guy.
Benchmade large Griptiliain. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:33:40 PM EDT
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Kershaw Blur
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:35:30 PM EDT
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Endura standard.
Benchmade griptillian |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:37:01 PM EDT
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I've only had 1 Spyderco. It's the best daily carry knife I've ever had. I'd replace it tomorrow with another just like it if I lost it.
Txl |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:34:30 PM EDT
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Since he's a first responder, I think it's important that his knife open quickly and reliably. That's why they're all assisted or waved knives, and why there are no autos on the list. (even though WI just legalized them a few months ago, God bless Scott Walker!)
That DQ's the Griptillian and non-waved Enduras. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:37:39 PM EDT
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Full size Benchmade Griptillian
Spyderco Paramilitary II Either one of these will serve him well. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:40:56 PM EDT
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Benchmade is overrated, flimsy garbage. They're like yeti coolers, every bro has to have one. ZT and Spyderco make some quality, sharp knives.
And I have 2 benchmades. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:42:19 PM EDT
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Wave is where it's at. I voted SG but an Emerson CQC 8 would be on my list too.
Pics of current carry: |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:45:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:45:58 PM EDT
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ZT 350 out of those choices for a first responder..
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:49:09 PM EDT
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Of he is a non knife guy. Benchmade large Griptiliain. w/ the sheepsfoot blade or a Spyderco Manix 2 frn |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:50:52 PM EDT
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Spyderco Para2 or Gayle Bradley Of these two I greatly prefer the Paramilitary 2. The Bradley is ergonomically inferior to a large degree. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 7:52:08 PM EDT
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Of these two I greatly prefer the Paramilitary 2. The Bradley is ergonomically inferior to a large degree. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Spyderco Para2 or Gayle Bradley Of these two I greatly prefer the Paramilitary 2. The Bradley is ergonomically inferior to a large degree. Wasn't on the list, but would have been my actual recommendation. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 8:04:38 PM EDT
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I said the Benchmade. Wife got me a Mini Griptillian to replace the CRKT I had and I love it.
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Posted: 5/28/2016 8:05:36 PM EDT
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one of those cheap $3 knifes from walmart. So every time I lose it I don't get upset
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Posted: 5/28/2016 8:08:24 PM EDT
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Of you're going to get a ZT 560 series knives.
Better egos, better steels and better designs |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 8:11:50 PM EDT
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Love my PM2.
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Posted: 5/28/2016 8:15:00 PM EDT
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Since he's a first responder, I think it's important that his knife open quickly and reliably. That's why they're all assisted or waved knives, and why there are no autos on the list. (even though WI just legalized them a few months ago, God bless Scott Walker!) That DQ's the Griptillian and non-waved Enduras. Benchmade Triage. |
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Posted: 5/28/2016 8:15:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: one of those cheap $3 knifes from walmart. So every time I lose it I don't get upset They're $5 by me but they ain't bad. |
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